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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 599.04 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 599.04 and 268.30 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 599.04 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/599.04 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 599.04 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 160,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,722.43/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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