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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 600.29 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 600.29 and 269.57 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 600.29 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/600.29 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 600.29 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 161,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,821.34/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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