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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 607.80 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 607.80 and 274.69 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 607.80 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/607.80 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 607.80 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 166,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,956.58/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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