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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.01 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.01 and 268.53 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.01 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.01 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.01 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 163,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,002.33/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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