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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 607.62 and 274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 607.62 and 274.75 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 607.62 = 274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/607.62 = 274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 607.62 × 274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 166,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,943.60/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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