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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 600.03 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 600.03 and 269.13 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 600.03 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/600.03 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 600.03 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 161,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,486.07/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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