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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 599.73 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 599.73 and 268.81 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 599.73 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/599.73 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 599.73 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 161,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,213.42/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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