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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.60, 579.02 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.60, 579.02 and 268.52 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.60 : 579.02 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.60/579.02 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.60x = 579.02 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.60x = 155,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,478.45/385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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