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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 599.81 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 599.81 and 268.86 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 599.81 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/599.81 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 599.81 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 161,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,263.57/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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