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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.29 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.29 and 274.38 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.29 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.29 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.29 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 166,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,628.23/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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