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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 584.62 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 584.62 and 268.04 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 584.62 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/584.62 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 584.62 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 156,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,702.34/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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