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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 606.76 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 606.76 and 273.82 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 606.76 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/606.76 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 606.76 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 166,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,138.62/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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