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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 603.33 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 603.33 and 271.44 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 603.33 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/603.33 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 603.33 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 163,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,767.90/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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