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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.42, 602.17 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.42, 602.17 and 268.45 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.42 : 602.17 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.42/602.17 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.42x = 602.17 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.42x = 161,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,650.36/436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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