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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 600.82 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 600.82 and 269.45 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 600.82 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/600.82 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 600.82 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 161,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,889.52/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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