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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 601.51 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 601.51 and 269.95 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 601.51 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/601.51 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 601.51 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 162,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,376.27/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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