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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.41, 607.88 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.41, 607.88 and 274.53 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.41 : 607.88 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.41/607.88 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.41x = 607.88 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.41x = 166,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,881.30/440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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