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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 563.84 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 563.84 and 268.85 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 563.84 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/563.84 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 563.84 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 151,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,588.38/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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