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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 599.06 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 599.06 and 268.46 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 599.06 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/599.06 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 599.06 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 160,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,823.65/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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