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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 887.69 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 887.69 and 266.92 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 887.69 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/887.69 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 887.69 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 236,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,940.66/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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