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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.26 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.26 and 268.36 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.26 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.26 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.26 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 154,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,374.66/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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