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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.27 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.27 and 269.29 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.27 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.27 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.27 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 161,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,643.71/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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