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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 602.06 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 602.06 and 270.56 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 602.06 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/602.06 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 602.06 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 162,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,893.35/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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