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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 603.92 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 603.92 and 272.08 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 603.92 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/603.92 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 603.92 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 164,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,314.55/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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