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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.71 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.71 and 272.03 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.71 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.71 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.71 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 164,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,224.36/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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