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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 564.04 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 564.04 and 268.78 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 564.04 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/564.04 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 564.04 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 151,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,601.33/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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