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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 604.43 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 604.43 and 272.03 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 604.43 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/604.43 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 604.43 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 164,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,423.09/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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