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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 887.76 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 887.76 and 267 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 887.76 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/887.76 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 887.76 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 237,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,031.92/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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