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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 600.08 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 600.08 and 269.28 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 600.08 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/600.08 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 600.08 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 161,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,588.20/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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