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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.78 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.78 and 269.53 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.78 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.78 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.78 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 161,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,928.23/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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