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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 600.08 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 600.08 and 269.22 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 600.08 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/600.08 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 600.08 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 161,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,553.54/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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