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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.65, 584.47 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.65, 584.47 and 267.54 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.65 : 584.47 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.65/584.47 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.65x = 584.47 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.65x = 156,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,369.10/389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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