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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 563.82 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 563.82 and 268.87 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 563.82 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/563.82 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 563.82 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 151,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,594.28/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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