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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 607.40 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 607.40 and 274.49 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 607.40 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/607.40 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 607.40 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 166,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,725.23/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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