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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 604.19 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 604.19 and 272.10 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 604.19 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/604.19 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 604.19 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 164,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,400.10/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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