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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 599.04 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 599.04 and 268.38 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 599.04 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/599.04 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 599.04 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 160,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,770.36/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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