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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 582.83 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 582.83 and 267.01 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 582.83 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/582.83 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 582.83 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 155,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621.44/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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