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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 606.27 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 606.27 and 273.39 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 606.27 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/606.27 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 606.27 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 165,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,748.16/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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