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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 606.22 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 606.22 and 273.32 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 606.22 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/606.22 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 606.22 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 165,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,692.05/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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