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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.92 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.92 and 264.18 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.92 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.92 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.92 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 106,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,707.59/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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