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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 563.33 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 563.33 and 268.58 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 563.33 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/563.33 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 563.33 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 151,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,295.01/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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