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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 563.01 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 563.01 and 268.19 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 563.01 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/563.01 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 563.01 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 150,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,990.84/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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