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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 585.40 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 585.40 and 268.50 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 585.40 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/585.40 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 585.40 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 157,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,179.90/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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