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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 605.75 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 605.75 and 273.06 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 605.75 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/605.75 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 605.75 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 165,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,404.73/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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