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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 599.36 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 599.36 and 268.56 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 599.36 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/599.36 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 599.36 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 160,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,962.78/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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