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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 560.44 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 560.44 and 268.40 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 560.44 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/560.44 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 560.44 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 150,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,422.10/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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