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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.65, 599.53 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.65, 599.53 and 268.65 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.65 : 599.53 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.65/599.53 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.65x = 599.53 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.65x = 161,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,064.56/434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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