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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.47 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.47 and 268.45 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.47 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.47 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.47 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 154,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483.82/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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