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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 603.68 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 603.68 and 271.70 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 603.68 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/603.68 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 603.68 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 164,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,021.90/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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