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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 584.46 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 584.46 and 267.78 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 584.46 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/584.46 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 584.46 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 156,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,506.70/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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