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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 619.08 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 619.08 and 268.60 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 619.08 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/619.08 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 619.08 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 166,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,284.89/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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