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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 887.08 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 887.08 and 266.78 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 887.08 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/887.08 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 887.08 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 236,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,655.20/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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