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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.83, 564.24 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.83, 564.24 and 269.07 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.83 : 564.24 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.83/564.24 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.83x = 564.24 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.83x = 151,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,817.44/408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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