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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 602.93 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 602.93 and 271.19 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 602.93 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/602.93 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 602.93 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 163,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,510.77/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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