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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 599.05 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 599.05 and 268.34 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 599.05 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/599.05 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 599.05 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 160,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,745.41/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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