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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 598.37 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 598.37 and 267.96 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 598.37 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/598.37 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 598.37 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 160,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,337.89/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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