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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.14 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.14 and 271.58 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.14 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.14 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.14 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 163,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,800.76/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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