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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 574.98 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 574.98 and 268.50 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 574.98 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/574.98 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 574.98 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 154,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,382.13/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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