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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 601.60 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 601.60 and 270.08 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 601.60 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/601.60 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 601.60 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 162,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480.13/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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