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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.30 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.30 and 267.16 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.30 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.30 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.30 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 237,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,051.07/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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