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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 585.38 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 585.38 and 268.15 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 585.38 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/585.38 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 585.38 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 156,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,969.65/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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