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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 608 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 608 and 268.50 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 608 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/608 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 608 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 163,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,248/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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