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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.45, 585.66 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.45, 585.66 and 268.34 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.45 : 585.66 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.45/585.66 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.45x = 585.66 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.45x = 157,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156.00/390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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