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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.66, 603.62 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.66, 603.62 and 271.77 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.66 : 603.62 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.66/603.62 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.66x = 603.62 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.66x = 164,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,044.45/437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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