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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.29, 887.31 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.29, 887.31 and 266.66 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.29 : 887.31 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.29/887.31 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.29x = 887.31 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.29x = 236,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,610.08/591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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