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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.42 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.42 and 270.13 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.42 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.42 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.42 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 162,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,461.58/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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