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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.40 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.40 and 267.24 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.40 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.40 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.40 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 237,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,148.78/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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