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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.35, 886.89 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.35, 886.89 and 266.81 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.35 : 886.89 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.35/886.89 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.35x = 886.89 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.35x = 236,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,633.34/591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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