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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 607.56 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 607.56 and 274.45 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 607.56 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/607.56 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 607.56 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 166,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,740.43/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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