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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 607.98 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 607.98 and 268.12 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 607.98 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/607.98 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 607.98 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 163,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,011.60/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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