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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 563.99 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 563.99 and 268.91 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 563.99 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/563.99 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 563.99 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 151,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,663.93/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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