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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 564.35 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 564.35 and 269.13 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 564.35 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/564.35 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 564.35 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 151,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880.05/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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