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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 887.37 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 887.37 and 266.91 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 887.37 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/887.37 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 887.37 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 236,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,847.93/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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