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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 602.18 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 602.18 and 270.65 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 602.18 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/602.18 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 602.18 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 162,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,975.65/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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