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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 601.73 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 601.73 and 270.24 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 601.73 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/601.73 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 601.73 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 162,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,608.92/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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