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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 602.56 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 602.56 and 270.90 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 602.56 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/602.56 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 602.56 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 163,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,233.50/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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