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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 605.43 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 605.43 and 273.18 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 605.43 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/605.43 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 605.43 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 165,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,391.37/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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