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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.34 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.34 and 268.03 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.34 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.34 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.34 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 150,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,992.02/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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