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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 584.34 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 584.34 and 268.68 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 584.34 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/584.34 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 584.34 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 157,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000.47/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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