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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 606.31 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 606.31 and 273.95 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 606.31 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/606.31 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 606.31 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 166,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,098.62/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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