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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.86 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.86 and 270.41 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.86 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.86 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.86 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 162,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,746.97/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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