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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.11 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.11 and 269.85 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.11 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.11 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.11 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 162,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,209.53/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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