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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 604.32 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 604.32 and 271.95 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 604.32 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/604.32 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 604.32 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 164,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,344.82/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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