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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 604.43 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 604.43 and 271.95 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 604.43 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/604.43 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 604.43 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 164,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,374.74/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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