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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.88, 598.52 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.88, 598.52 and 268.08 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.88 : 598.52 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.88/598.52 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.88x = 598.52 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.88x = 160,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,451.24/433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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