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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.05, 586.95 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.05, 586.95 and 267.27 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.05 : 586.95 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.05/586.95 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.05x = 586.95 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.05x = 156,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874.13/391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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