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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.76 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.76 and 270.95 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.76 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.76 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.76 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 163,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,314.81/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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