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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 598.60 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 598.60 and 268.04 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 598.60 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/598.60 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 598.60 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 160,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,448.74/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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