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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.92 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.92 and 270.38 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.92 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.92 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.92 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 162,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747.13/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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