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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 601.34 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 601.34 and 270.05 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 601.34 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/601.34 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 601.34 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 162,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,389.54/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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