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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.32 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.32 and 267.26 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.32 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.32 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.32 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 155,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,898.10/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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