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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 607.56 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 607.56 and 268.50 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 607.56 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/607.56 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 607.56 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 163,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,129.86/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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