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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.30 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.30 and 268.68 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.30 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.30 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.30 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 157,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,258.40/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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