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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 598.50 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 598.50 and 268.04 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 598.50 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/598.50 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 598.50 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 160,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,423.44/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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