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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 584.24 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 584.24 and 267.81 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 584.24 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/584.24 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 584.24 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 156,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,463.98/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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