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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 606.69 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 606.69 and 268.52 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 606.69 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/606.69 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 606.69 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 162,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,905.37/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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