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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 604.38 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 604.38 and 272.24 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 604.38 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/604.38 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 604.38 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 164,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,536.41/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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