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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 604.43 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 604.43 and 272.29 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 604.43 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/604.43 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 604.43 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 164,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,580.24/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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