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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 598.68 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 598.68 and 268.08 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 598.68 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/598.68 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 598.68 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 160,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,491.89/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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