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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 599.76 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 599.76 and 268.98 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 599.76 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/599.76 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 599.76 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 161,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,323.44/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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