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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 603.90 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 603.90 and 271.83 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 603.90 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/603.90 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 603.90 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 164,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,158.14/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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