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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.61, 887.79 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.61, 887.79 and 266.96 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.61 : 887.79 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.61/887.79 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.61x = 887.79 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.61x = 236,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,999.98/591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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