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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 596.57 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 596.57 and 268.16 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 596.57 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/596.57 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 596.57 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 159,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,971.89/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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