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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 600.57 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 600.57 and 269.50 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 600.57 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/600.57 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 600.57 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 161,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,853.62/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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