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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 562.63 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 562.63 and 268.11 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 562.63 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/562.63 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 562.63 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 150,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,846.73/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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