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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 601.65 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 601.65 and 270.29 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 601.65 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/601.65 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 601.65 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 162,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,619.98/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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