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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 585.24 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 585.24 and 268.76 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 585.24 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/585.24 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 585.24 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 157,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,289.10/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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