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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 598.68 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 598.68 and 268.25 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 598.68 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/598.68 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 598.68 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 160,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,592.92/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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