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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 607.04 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 607.04 and 268.08 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 607.04 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/607.04 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 607.04 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 162,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,735.28/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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