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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 886.50 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 886.50 and 266.51 is: 399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 886.50 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/886.50 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 886.50 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 236,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,263.33/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.67

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