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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.78 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.78 and 266.64 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.78 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.78 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.78 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 159,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925.34/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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