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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 606.70 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 606.70 and 374.11 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 606.70 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/606.70 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 606.70 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 226,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,972.63/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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