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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.64 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.64 and 274.59 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.64 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.64 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.64 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 166,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,850.49/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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