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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 599.05 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 599.05 and 268.40 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 599.05 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/599.05 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 599.05 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 160,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,785.02/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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