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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.97, 887.96 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.97, 887.96 and 267.43 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.97 : 887.96 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.97/887.96 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.97x = 887.96 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.97x = 237,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,467.14/591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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