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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 621.12 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 621.12 and 268.32 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 621.12 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/621.12 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 621.12 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 166,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,658.92/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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