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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 585.17 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 585.17 and 268.01 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 585.17 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/585.17 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 585.17 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 156,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,827.15/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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