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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 607.59 and 274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 607.59 and 274.43 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 607.59 = 274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/607.59 = 274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 607.59 × 274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 166,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,742.44/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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