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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.95, 888.24 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.95, 888.24 and 267.29 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.95 : 888.24 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.95/888.24 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.95x = 888.24 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.95x = 237,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,413.23/591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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