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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 601.97 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 601.97 and 270.50 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 601.97 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/601.97 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 601.97 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 162,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,828.52/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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