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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 601.08 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 601.08 and 269.89 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 601.08 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/601.08 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 601.08 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 162,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,225.48/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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