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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.77 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.77 and 267.37 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.77 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.77 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.77 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 104,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,746.57/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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