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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 608.22 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 608.22 and 274.79 is: 379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 608.22 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/608.22 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 608.22 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 167,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,134.29/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.11

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