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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 600.32 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 600.32 and 269.16 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 600.32 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/600.32 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 600.32 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 161,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,582.13/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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