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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.96 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.96 and 274.80 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.96 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.96 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.96 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 167,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,067.41/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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