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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 887.88 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 887.88 and 267.40 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 887.88 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/887.88 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 887.88 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 237,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,419.11/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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