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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.81, 888.02 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.81, 888.02 and 267.11 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.81 : 888.02 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.81/888.02 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.81x = 888.02 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.81x = 237,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,199.02/591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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