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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.16 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.16 and 268 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.16 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.16 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.16 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 156,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,554.88/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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