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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.99 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.99 and 273.14 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.99 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.99 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.99 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 165,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,518.59/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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