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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.34 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.34 and 267.08 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.34 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.34 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.34 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 236,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,990.77/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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