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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 562.77 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 562.77 and 268.20 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 562.77 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/562.77 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 562.77 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 150,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,934.91/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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