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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 599.22 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 599.22 and 266.13 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 599.22 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/599.22 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 599.22 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 159,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,470.42/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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