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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 606.03 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 606.03 and 273.45 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 606.03 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/606.03 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 606.03 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 165,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,718.90/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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