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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 606.42 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 606.42 and 273.65 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 606.42 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/606.42 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 606.42 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 165,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,943.80/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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