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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 887.97 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 887.97 and 267.17 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 887.97 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/887.97 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 887.97 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 237,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,238.94/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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