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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 600.12 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 600.12 and 268.91 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 600.12 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/600.12 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 600.12 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 161,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,378.27/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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