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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 608.02 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 608.02 and 268.67 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 608.02 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/608.02 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 608.02 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 163,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,356.73/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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