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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 602.66 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 602.66 and 271 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 602.66 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/602.66 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 602.66 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 163,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,320.86/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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