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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.80 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.80 and 263.78 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.80 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.80 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.80 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 106,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,250.64/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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