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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 601.84 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 601.84 and 270.70 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 601.84 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/601.84 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 601.84 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 162,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,916.92/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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