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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 601.23 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 601.23 and 269.71 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 601.23 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/601.23 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 601.23 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 162,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,157.90/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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