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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.96 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.96 and 269.13 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.96 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.96 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.96 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 161,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,467.23/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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