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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 599.58 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 599.58 and 268.79 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 599.58 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/599.58 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 599.58 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 161,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,158.11/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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