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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 603.39 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 603.39 and 271.60 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 603.39 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/603.39 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 603.39 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 163,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,880.72/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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