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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 584.21 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 584.21 and 267.74 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 584.21 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/584.21 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 584.21 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 156,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,416.39/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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