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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.90, 563.88 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.90, 563.88 and 269.14 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.90 : 563.88 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.90/563.88 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.90x = 563.88 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.90x = 151,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.66/408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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