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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 606.55 and 374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 606.55 and 374.00 is: 514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 606.55 = 374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/606.55 = 374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 606.55 × 374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 226,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,848.27/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.95

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