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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.38 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.38 and 267.48 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.38 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.38 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.38 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 156,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042.48/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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