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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 604.05 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 604.05 and 271.73 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 604.05 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/604.05 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 604.05 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 164,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,138.51/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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