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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 584.24 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 584.24 and 267.84 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 584.24 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/584.24 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 584.24 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 156,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,482.84/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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