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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 600.39 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 600.39 and 269.38 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 600.39 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/600.39 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 600.39 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 161,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,733.06/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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