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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 605.59 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 605.59 and 273.25 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 605.59 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/605.59 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 605.59 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 165,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,477.47/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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