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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 564.20 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 564.20 and 268.80 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 564.20 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/564.20 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 564.20 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 151,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,656.96/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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