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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 600.74 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 600.74 and 269.50 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 600.74 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/600.74 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 600.74 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 161,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.43/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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