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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.92 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.92 and 270.33 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.92 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.92 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.92 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 162,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,717.03/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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