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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.99, 656.06 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.99, 656.06 and 272.90 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.99 : 656.06 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.99/656.06 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.99x = 656.06 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.99x = 179,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039.05/437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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