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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 887.14 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 887.14 and 266.76 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 887.14 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/887.14 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 887.14 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 236,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,653.47/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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