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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.65 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.65 and 268.74 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.65 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.65 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.65 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 161,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,149.27/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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