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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 583.20 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 583.20 and 268.20 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 583.20 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/583.20 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 583.20 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 156,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,414.24/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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