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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.77, 564.03 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.77, 564.03 and 268.94 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.77 : 564.03 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.77/564.03 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.77x = 564.03 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.77x = 151,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,691.64/408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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