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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 602.33 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 602.33 and 270.62 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 602.33 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/602.33 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 602.33 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 163,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,001.19/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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