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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 608.13 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 608.13 and 274.89 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 608.13 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/608.13 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 608.13 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 167,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,168.86/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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