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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 604.24 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 604.24 and 272.14 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 604.24 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/604.24 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 604.24 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 164,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,435.68/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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