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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 563.31 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 563.31 and 268.50 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 563.31 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/563.31 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 563.31 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 151,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,248.74/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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