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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.71, 887.12 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.71, 887.12 and 262.54 is: 393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.71 : 887.12 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.71/887.12 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.71x = 887.12 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.71x = 232,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,898.74/591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.60

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