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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 605.97 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 605.97 and 273.33 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 605.97 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/605.97 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 605.97 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 165,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,629.78/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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