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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 621.42 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 621.42 and 268.17 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 621.42 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/621.42 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 621.42 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 166,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,646.20/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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