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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 603.76 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 603.76 and 271.92 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 603.76 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/603.76 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 603.76 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 164,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,174.42/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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