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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 607.25 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 607.25 and 378.74 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 607.25 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/607.25 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 607.25 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 229,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,992.33/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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