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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 886.92 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 886.92 and 266.88 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 886.92 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/886.92 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 886.92 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 236,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,701.21/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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