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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 599.18 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 599.18 and 268.33 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 599.18 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/599.18 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 599.18 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 160,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,777.97/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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