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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 602.06 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 602.06 and 270.45 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 602.06 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/602.06 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 602.06 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 162,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,825.77/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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