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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 606.96 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 606.96 and 273.90 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 606.96 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/606.96 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 606.96 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 166,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246.34/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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