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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 599.92 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 599.92 and 268.92 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 599.92 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/599.92 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 599.92 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 161,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,330.49/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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