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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 601.30 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 601.30 and 270.08 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 601.30 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/601.30 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 601.30 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 162,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,399.10/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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