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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 599.36 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 599.36 and 268.58 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 599.36 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/599.36 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 599.36 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 160,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,976.11/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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