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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 600.48 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 600.48 and 269.64 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 600.48 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/600.48 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 600.48 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 161,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,913.43/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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