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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.70, 887.82 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.70, 887.82 and 267.04 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.70 : 887.82 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.70/887.82 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.70x = 887.82 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.70x = 237,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,083.45/591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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