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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 603.52 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 603.52 and 271.52 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 603.52 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/603.52 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 603.52 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 163,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,867.75/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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