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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 604.25 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 604.25 and 271.93 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 604.25 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/604.25 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 604.25 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 164,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313.70/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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