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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 606.15 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 606.15 and 273.44 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 606.15 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/606.15 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 606.15 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 165,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742.63/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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