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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 563.35 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 563.35 and 268.73 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 563.35 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/563.35 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 563.35 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 151,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,389.05/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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