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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 607.66 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 607.66 and 274.38 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 607.66 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/607.66 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 607.66 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 166,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,729.75/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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