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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 602.87 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 602.87 and 271.11 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 602.87 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/602.87 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 602.87 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 163,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,442.73/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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