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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 600.49 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 600.49 and 269.39 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 600.49 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/600.49 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 600.49 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 161,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,762.33/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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