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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.61 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.61 and 273.02 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.61 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.61 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.61 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 165,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,340.61/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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