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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 606.54 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 606.54 and 273.80 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 606.54 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/606.54 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 606.54 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 166,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,070.65/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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