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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 598.79 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 598.79 and 268.13 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 598.79 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/598.79 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 598.79 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 160,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,549.23/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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