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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.41 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.41 and 270.84 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.41 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.41 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.41 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 163,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,159.58/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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