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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 602.12 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 602.12 and 270.60 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 602.12 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/602.12 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 602.12 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 162,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,933.67/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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