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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 607.01 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 607.01 and 273.93 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 607.01 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/607.01 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 607.01 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 166,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,276.88/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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