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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.37 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.37 and 269.94 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.37 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.37 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.37 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 162,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,333.82/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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