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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 607.38 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 607.38 and 268.75 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 607.38 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/607.38 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 607.38 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 163,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,233.38/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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