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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 604.53 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 604.53 and 272.18 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 604.53 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/604.53 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 604.53 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 164,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,541.98/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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