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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437, 603.05 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437, 603.05 and 271.25 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 603.05 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/603.05 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 603.05 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 163,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,575.96/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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