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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 608.67 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 608.67 and 269.07 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 608.67 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/608.67 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 608.67 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 163,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,774.84/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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