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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 607.83 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 607.83 and 268.14 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 607.83 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/607.83 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 607.83 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 162,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,983.54/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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