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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.13 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.13 and 267.59 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.13 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.13 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.13 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 156,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838.26/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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