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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 598.30 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 598.30 and 268.14 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 598.30 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/598.30 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 598.30 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 160,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,428.16/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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