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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 603.24 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 603.24 and 271.34 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 603.24 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/603.24 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 603.24 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 163,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,683.14/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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