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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 607.02 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 607.02 and 273.89 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 607.02 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/607.02 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 607.02 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 166,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,253.67/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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