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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 574.95 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 574.95 and 268.56 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 574.95 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/574.95 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 574.95 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 154,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,408.57/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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