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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 603.12 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 603.12 and 271.18 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 603.12 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/603.12 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 603.12 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 163,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,554.08/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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