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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.42 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.42 and 270.33 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.42 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.42 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.42 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 162,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,581.87/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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