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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 606.33 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 606.33 and 273.42 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 606.33 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/606.33 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 606.33 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 165,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,782.75/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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