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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.44 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.44 and 273.70 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.44 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.44 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.44 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 165,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,982.63/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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