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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 400.13 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 400.13 and 263.50 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 400.13 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/400.13 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 400.13 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 105,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.26/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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