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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 598.95 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 598.95 and 268.17 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 598.95 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/598.95 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 598.95 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 160,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,620.42/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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