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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 605.68 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 605.68 and 273.20 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 605.68 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/605.68 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 605.68 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 165,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,471.78/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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