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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 599.03 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 599.03 and 268.16 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 599.03 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/599.03 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 599.03 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 160,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,635.88/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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