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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 604.44 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 604.44 and 272.35 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 604.44 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/604.44 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 604.44 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 164,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,619.23/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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