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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 598.71 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 598.71 and 268.21 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 598.71 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/598.71 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 598.71 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 160,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,580.01/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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