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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 599.94 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 599.94 and 268.97 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 599.94 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/599.94 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 599.94 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 161,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,362.86/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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