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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.91 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.91 and 266.70 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.91 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.91 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.91 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 159,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996.00/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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