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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.54, 887.33 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.54, 887.33 and 267.13 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.54 : 887.33 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.54/887.33 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.54x = 887.33 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.54x = 237,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,032.46/591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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