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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 534.60 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 534.60 and 267.78 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 534.60 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/534.60 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 534.60 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 143,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,155.19/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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