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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 606.35 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 606.35 and 273.41 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 606.35 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/606.35 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 606.35 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 165,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,779.81/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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