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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 598.56 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 598.56 and 268.23 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 598.56 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/598.56 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 598.56 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 160,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,551.75/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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