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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 599.76 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 599.76 and 268.83 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 599.76 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/599.76 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 599.76 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 161,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,233.48/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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