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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 602.42 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 602.42 and 270.74 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 602.42 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/602.42 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 602.42 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 163,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,096.18/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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