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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 585.51 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 585.51 and 268.06 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 585.51 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/585.51 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 585.51 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 156,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,951.81/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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