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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 601.14 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 601.14 and 270.16 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 601.14 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/601.14 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 601.14 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 162,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,403.98/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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