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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.45, 584.17 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.45, 584.17 and 267.34 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.45 : 584.17 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.45/584.17 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.45x = 584.17 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.45x = 156,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,167.75/389.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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