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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 605.94 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 605.94 and 273.27 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 605.94 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/605.94 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 605.94 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 165,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,586.47/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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