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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 603.18 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 603.18 and 271.35 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 603.18 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/603.18 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 603.18 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 163,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,672.89/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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