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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 564.66 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 564.66 and 269.58 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 564.66 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/564.66 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 564.66 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 152,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,218.22/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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