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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 564.20 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 564.20 and 268.97 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 564.20 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/564.20 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 564.20 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 151,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,750.05/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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