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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 602.94 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 602.94 and 271.24 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 602.94 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/602.94 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 602.94 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 163,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,541.45/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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