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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 607.44 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 607.44 and 268.07 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 607.44 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/607.44 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 607.44 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 162,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,832.06/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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