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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 887.12 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 887.12 and 266.54 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 887.12 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/887.12 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 887.12 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 236,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452.96/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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