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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 600.54 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 600.54 and 269.39 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 600.54 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/600.54 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 600.54 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 161,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,779.47/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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