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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 607.96 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 607.96 and 274.88 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 607.96 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/607.96 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 607.96 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 167,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,116.04/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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