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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.01 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.01 and 268.77 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.01 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.01 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.01 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 164,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,221.16/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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