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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 619.11 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 619.11 and 268.56 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 619.11 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/619.11 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 619.11 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 166,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,268.18/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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