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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 599.40 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 599.40 and 268.53 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 599.40 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/599.40 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 599.40 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 160,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953.89/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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