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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.97 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.97 and 271.20 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.97 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.97 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.97 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 163,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,525.46/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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