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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 562.69 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 562.69 and 268.05 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 562.69 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/562.69 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 562.69 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 150,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,829.05/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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