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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 607.70 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 607.70 and 274.48 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 607.70 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/607.70 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 607.70 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 166,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,798.46/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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