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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 604.11 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 604.11 and 272.01 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 604.11 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/604.11 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 604.11 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 164,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,323.96/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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