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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.70 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.70 and 267.86 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.70 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.70 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.70 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 156,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.74/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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