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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 599.13 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 599.13 and 268.43 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 599.13 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/599.13 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 599.13 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 160,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,821.47/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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