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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.99, 600.60 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.99, 600.60 and 269.43 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.99 : 600.60 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.99/600.60 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.99x = 600.60 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.99x = 161,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,819.66/434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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