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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 563.93 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 563.93 and 269.02 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 563.93 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/563.93 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 563.93 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 151,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.82/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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