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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 608.10 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 608.10 and 268.95 is: 403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 608.10 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/608.10 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 608.10 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 163,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,548.50/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.79

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