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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 603 and 271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 603 and 271.29 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 603 = 271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/603 = 271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 603 × 271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 163,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,587.87/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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