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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 602.34 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 602.34 and 270.79 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 602.34 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/602.34 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 602.34 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 163,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,107.65/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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