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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 598.73 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 598.73 and 268.38 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 598.73 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/598.73 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 598.73 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 160,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,685.82/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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