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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 599.78 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 599.78 and 268.89 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 599.78 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/599.78 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 599.78 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 161,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,274.84/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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