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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.32 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.32 and 268.98 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.32 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.32 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.32 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 157,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,708.35/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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