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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.24, 595.85 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.24, 595.85 and 268.09 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.24 : 595.85 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.24/595.85 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.24x = 595.85 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.24x = 159,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,738.60/397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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