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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 886.77 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 886.77 and 266.49 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 886.77 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/886.77 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 886.77 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 236,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,315.34/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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