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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.19, 588.58 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.19, 588.58 and 268.50 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.19 : 588.58 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.19/588.58 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.19x = 588.58 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.19x = 158,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,029.44/392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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