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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 602.49 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 602.49 and 271 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 602.49 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/602.49 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 602.49 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 163,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,274.79/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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