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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.44 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.44 and 266.26 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.44 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.44 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.44 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 236,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,023.51/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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