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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 600.31 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 600.31 and 267.09 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 600.31 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/600.31 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 600.31 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 160,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,336.80/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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