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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.99 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.99 and 269.06 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.99 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.99 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.99 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 161,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,433.31/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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