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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 608.14 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 608.14 and 274.94 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 608.14 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/608.14 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 608.14 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 167,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,202.01/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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