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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.26 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.26 and 272.00 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.26 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.26 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.26 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 164,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,355.70/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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