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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 403.04 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 403.04 and 264.53 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 403.04 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/403.04 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 403.04 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 106,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,617.84/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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