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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 402 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 402 and 263.38 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 402 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/402 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 402 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 105,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,878.76/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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