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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 602.67 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 602.67 and 270.76 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 602.67 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/602.67 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 602.67 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 163,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,178.93/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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