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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 598.99 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 598.99 and 268.37 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 598.99 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/598.99 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 598.99 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 160,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.95/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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