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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.58 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.58 and 273.09 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.58 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.58 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.58 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 165,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,375.68/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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