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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.92 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.92 and 269.08 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.92 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.92 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.92 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 161,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426.47/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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