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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.79, 563.97 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.79, 563.97 and 268.98 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.79 : 563.97 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.79/563.97 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.79x = 563.97 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.79x = 151,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,696.65/408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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