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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.82 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.82 and 268.32 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.82 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.82 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.82 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 160,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,675.38/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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