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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 600.88 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 600.88 and 269.44 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 600.88 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/600.88 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 600.88 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 161,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,901.11/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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