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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 598.74 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 598.74 and 268.45 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 598.74 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/598.74 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 598.74 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 160,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,729.25/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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