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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.08 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.08 and 268.16 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 618.08 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/618.08 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 618.08 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 165,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,744.33/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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