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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 605.63 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 605.63 and 273.12 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 605.63 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/605.63 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 605.63 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 165,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,409.67/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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