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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 594.84 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 594.84 and 268.56 is: 402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 594.84 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/594.84 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 594.84 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 159,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,750.23/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.68

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