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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 606.03 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 606.03 and 273.48 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 606.03 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/606.03 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 606.03 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 165,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,735.32/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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