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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 599.82 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 599.82 and 269.10 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 599.82 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/599.82 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 599.82 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 161,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,411.56/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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