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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 599.34 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 599.34 and 268.44 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 599.34 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/599.34 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 599.34 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 160,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,886.83/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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