Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 600 and 269
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434.84, 600 and 269 is: 371.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434.84 : 600 = 269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434.84/600 = 269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434.84x = 600 × 269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434.84x = 161,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,400/434.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371.17
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