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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 563.19 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 563.19 and 268.30 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 563.19 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/563.19 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 563.19 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 151,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,105.59/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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