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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 600.33 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 600.33 and 269.17 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 600.33 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/600.33 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 600.33 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 161,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,590.83/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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