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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 606.68 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 606.68 and 273.89 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 606.68 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/606.68 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 606.68 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 166,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,159.18/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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