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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 655.28 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 655.28 and 273 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 655.28 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/655.28 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 655.28 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 178,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,891.44/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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