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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.61, 584.83 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.61, 584.83 and 268.03 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.61 : 584.83 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.61/584.83 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.61x = 584.83 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.61x = 156,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,751.98/390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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