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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.59, 607.64 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.59, 607.64 and 274.63 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.59 : 607.64 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.59/607.64 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.59x = 607.64 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.59x = 166,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,874.80/440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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