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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 604.68 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 604.68 and 272.43 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 604.68 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/604.68 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 604.68 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 164,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,732.97/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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