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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.78 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.78 and 273.12 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.78 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.78 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.78 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 165,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,450.38/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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