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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 594.09 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 594.09 and 268.06 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 594.09 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/594.09 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 594.09 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 159,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,251.77/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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