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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 604.14 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 604.14 and 271.95 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 604.14 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/604.14 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 604.14 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 164,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,295.87/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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