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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.94 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.94 and 266.74 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.94 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.94 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.94 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 160,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,028.00/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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