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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 886.86 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 886.86 and 266.23 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 886.86 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/886.86 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 886.86 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 236,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,106.52/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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