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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.61, 586.86 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.61, 586.86 and 268.10 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.61 : 586.86 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.61/586.86 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.61x = 586.86 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.61x = 157,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,337.17/391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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