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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 606.18 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 606.18 and 273.28 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 606.18 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/606.18 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 606.18 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 165,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,656.87/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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