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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 584.88 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 584.88 and 268.48 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 584.88 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/584.88 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 584.88 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 157,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,028.58/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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