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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 604.16 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 604.16 and 271.96 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 604.16 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/604.16 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 604.16 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 164,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,305.50/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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