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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 603.74 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 603.74 and 271.45 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 603.74 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/603.74 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 603.74 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 163,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,880.85/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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