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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 607.77 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 607.77 and 274.56 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 607.77 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/607.77 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 607.77 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 166,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,869.33/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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