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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 603.83 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 603.83 and 271.69 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 603.83 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/603.83 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 603.83 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 164,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,053.74/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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