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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.05 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.05 and 273.61 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.05 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.05 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.05 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 165,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,821.76/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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