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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.94 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.94 and 273.78 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.94 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.94 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.94 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 166,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,168.89/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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