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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 606.29 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 606.29 and 273.56 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 606.29 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/606.29 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 606.29 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 165,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,856.69/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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