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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.85, 887.78 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.85, 887.78 and 267.14 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.85 : 887.78 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.85/887.78 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.85x = 887.78 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.85x = 237,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,162.43/591.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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