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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 600.71 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 600.71 and 269.33 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 600.71 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/600.71 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 600.71 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 161,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787.13/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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