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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 563.40 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 563.40 and 268.56 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 563.40 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/563.40 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 563.40 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 151,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,308.78/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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