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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 605.68 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 605.68 and 273.17 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 605.68 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/605.68 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 605.68 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 165,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,454.44/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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