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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.41 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.41 and 274.48 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.41 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.41 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.41 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 166,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,721.90/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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