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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 618.12 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 618.12 and 268.64 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 618.12 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/618.12 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 618.12 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 166,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,051.76/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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