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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 600.51 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 600.51 and 269.38 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 600.51 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/600.51 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 600.51 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 161,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,763.77/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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