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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.42 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.42 and 273.59 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.42 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.42 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.42 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 165,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,909.69/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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