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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.09, 886.70 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.09, 886.70 and 266.41 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.09 : 886.70 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.09/886.70 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.09x = 886.70 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.09x = 236,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,225.75/591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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