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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 608.58 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 608.58 and 374.36 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 608.58 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/608.58 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 608.58 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 227,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,824.97/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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