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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.38 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.38 and 268.26 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.38 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.38 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.38 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 162,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,935.76/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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