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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.85, 575.44 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.85, 575.44 and 267.94 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.85 : 575.44 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.85/575.44 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.85x = 575.44 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.85x = 154,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,183.39/383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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