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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.41, 887.51 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.41, 887.51 and 266.80 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.41 : 887.51 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.41/887.51 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.41x = 887.51 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.41x = 236,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,787.67/591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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