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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 602.16 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 602.16 and 270.32 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 602.16 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/602.16 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 602.16 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 162,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,775.89/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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