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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.80 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.80 and 273.83 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.80 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.80 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.80 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 166,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,157.69/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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