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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 603.57 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 603.57 and 271.57 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 603.57 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/603.57 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 603.57 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 163,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,911.50/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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