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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 887.43 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 887.43 and 266.60 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 887.43 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/887.43 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 887.43 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 236,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,584.40/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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