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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 605.81 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 605.81 and 273.03 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 605.81 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/605.81 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 605.81 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 165,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,402.94/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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