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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 600.04 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 600.04 and 269.10 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 600.04 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/600.04 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 600.04 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 161,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,470.76/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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