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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 602.72 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 602.72 and 279.54 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 602.72 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/602.72 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 602.72 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 168,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484.35/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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