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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 606.22 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 606.22 and 273.69 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 606.22 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/606.22 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 606.22 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 165,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,916.35/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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