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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 602.79 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 602.79 and 271.25 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 602.79 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/602.79 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 602.79 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 163,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,506.54/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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