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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 888.08 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 888.08 and 267.52 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 888.08 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/888.08 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 888.08 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 237,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,579.16/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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