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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 603.99 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 603.99 and 271.79 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 603.99 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/603.99 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 603.99 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 164,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,157.69/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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