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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 603.48 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 603.48 and 271.75 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 603.48 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/603.48 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 603.48 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 163,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,995.69/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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