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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.98, 887.56 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.98, 887.56 and 267.17 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.98 : 887.56 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.98/887.56 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.98x = 887.56 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.98x = 237,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,124.30/591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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