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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 567.86 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 567.86 and 268.26 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 567.86 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/567.86 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 567.86 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 152,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,334.12/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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