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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 600.75 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 600.75 and 269.82 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 600.75 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/600.75 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 600.75 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 162,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,094.37/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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