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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 606.69 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 606.69 and 273.85 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 606.69 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/606.69 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 606.69 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 166,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,142.06/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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