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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 886.41 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 886.41 and 266.43 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 886.41 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/886.41 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 886.41 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 236,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,166.22/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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