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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 604.33 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 604.33 and 272.12 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 604.33 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/604.33 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 604.33 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 164,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,446.58/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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