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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 399.69 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 399.69 and 264.51 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 399.69 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/399.69 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 399.69 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 105,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,722.00/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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