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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 601.73 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 601.73 and 270.18 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 601.73 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/601.73 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 601.73 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 162,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,577.33/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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