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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 603.39 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 603.39 and 271.50 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 603.39 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/603.39 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 603.39 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 163,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,820.39/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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