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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 599.59 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 599.59 and 268.81 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 599.59 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/599.59 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 599.59 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 161,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,175.79/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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