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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.10 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.10 and 269.42 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.10 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.10 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.10 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 161,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,678.94/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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