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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 606.72 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 606.72 and 273.94 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 606.72 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/606.72 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 606.72 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 166,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,204.88/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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