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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 563.67 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 563.67 and 268.79 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 563.67 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/563.67 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 563.67 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 151,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,508.86/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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