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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.53 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.53 and 272.25 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.53 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.53 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.53 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 164,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,583.29/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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