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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.69 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.69 and 273.90 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.69 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.69 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.69 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 166,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,172.39/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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