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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 564.58 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 564.58 and 268.96 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 564.58 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/564.58 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 564.58 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 151,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,849.44/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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