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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 888.01 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 888.01 and 267.15 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 888.01 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/888.01 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 888.01 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 237,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,231.87/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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