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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.65, 604.25 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.65, 604.25 and 272.11 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.65 : 604.25 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.65/604.25 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.65x = 604.25 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.65x = 164,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,421.11/437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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