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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.96 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.96 and 268.24 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.96 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.96 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.96 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 156,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,909.67/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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