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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 602.98 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 602.98 and 271.14 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 602.98 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/602.98 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 602.98 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 163,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,492.00/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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