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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.85, 601.76 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.85, 601.76 and 270.30 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.85 : 601.76 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.85/601.76 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.85x = 601.76 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.85x = 162,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,655.73/435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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