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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 606.12 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 606.12 and 273.37 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 606.12 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/606.12 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 606.12 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 165,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,695.02/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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