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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 887.83 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 887.83 and 267.53 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 887.83 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/887.83 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 887.83 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 237,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,516.72/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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