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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.90 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.90 and 270.44 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.90 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.90 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.90 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 162,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,776.41/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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