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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 602.46 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 602.46 and 270.88 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 602.46 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/602.46 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 602.46 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 163,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,194.36/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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