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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 888.07 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 888.07 and 267.32 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 888.07 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/888.07 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 888.07 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 237,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,398.87/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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