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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.36 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.36 and 271.55 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.36 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.36 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.36 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 163,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,843.92/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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