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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 599.87 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 599.87 and 268.88 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 599.87 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/599.87 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 599.87 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 161,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,290.72/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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