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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.20, 584.44 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.20, 584.44 and 267.92 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.20 : 584.44 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.20/584.44 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.20x = 584.44 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.20x = 156,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,583.16/390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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