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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 564.06 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 564.06 and 268.93 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 564.06 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/564.06 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 564.06 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 151,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,692.66/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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