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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 574.86 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 574.86 and 268.30 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 574.86 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/574.86 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 574.86 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 154,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,234.94/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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