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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.85 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.85 and 268.34 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.85 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.85 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.85 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 156,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,938.65/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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