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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 584.87 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 584.87 and 268.38 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 584.87 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/584.87 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 584.87 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 156,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,966.07/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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