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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.54 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.54 and 268.73 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.54 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.54 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.54 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 161,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112.29/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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