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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 584.63 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 584.63 and 267.27 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 584.63 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/584.63 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 584.63 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 156,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,252.72/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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