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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.90, 598.91 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.90, 598.91 and 268.35 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.90 : 598.91 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.90/598.91 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.90x = 598.91 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.90x = 160,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,717.50/433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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