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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 602.52 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 602.52 and 270.72 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 602.52 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/602.52 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 602.52 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 163,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,114.21/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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