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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 887.67 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 887.67 and 267.06 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 887.67 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/887.67 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 887.67 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 237,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,061.15/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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