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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 607.77 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 607.77 and 274.83 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 607.77 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/607.77 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 607.77 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 167,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,033.43/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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