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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 606.08 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 606.08 and 273.32 is: 377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 606.08 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/606.08 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 606.08 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 165,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649.39/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.37

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