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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 602.03 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 602.03 and 270.50 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 602.03 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/602.03 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 602.03 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 162,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,846.78/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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