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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 650.43 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 650.43 and 268.87 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 650.43 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/650.43 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 650.43 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 174,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,880.71/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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