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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600.20 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600.20 and 269.18 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 600.20 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/600.20 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 600.20 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 161,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,561.84/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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