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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 606.93 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 606.93 and 273.94 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 606.93 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/606.93 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 606.93 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 166,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,262.40/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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