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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 607.01 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 607.01 and 271.80 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 607.01 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/607.01 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 607.01 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 164,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,983.96/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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