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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 583.84 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 583.84 and 268.02 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 583.84 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/583.84 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 583.84 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 156,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,480.80/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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