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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 604.47 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 604.47 and 272.28 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 604.47 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/604.47 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 604.47 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 164,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,586.34/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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