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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 599.94 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 599.94 and 266.69 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 599.94 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/599.94 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 599.94 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 160,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,001.47/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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