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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.68 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.68 and 270.16 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.68 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.68 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.68 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 162,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,549.87/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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