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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.79, 603.95 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.79, 603.95 and 271.92 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.79 : 603.95 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.79/603.95 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.79x = 603.95 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.79x = 164,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,224.72/437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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