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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 605.90 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 605.90 and 273.22 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 605.90 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/605.90 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 605.90 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 165,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,540.97/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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