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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 601 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 601 and 269.92 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 601 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/601 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 601 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 162,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221.92/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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