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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 583.46 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 583.46 and 267.23 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 583.46 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/583.46 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 583.46 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 155,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.02/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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