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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 603.86 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 603.86 and 271.82 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 603.86 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/603.86 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 603.86 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 164,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,141.38/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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