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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 605.73 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 605.73 and 273.18 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 605.73 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/605.73 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 605.73 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 165,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,473.32/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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