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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.29, 886.94 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.29, 886.94 and 266.57 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.29 : 886.94 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.29/886.94 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.29x = 886.94 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.29x = 236,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,431.60/591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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