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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 606.48 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 606.48 and 268.24 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 606.48 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/606.48 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 606.48 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 162,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679.16/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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