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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.57, 600.96 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.57, 600.96 and 269.79 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.57 : 600.96 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.57/600.96 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.57x = 600.96 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.57x = 162,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,133.00/435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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