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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.82 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.82 and 267.62 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.82 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.82 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.82 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 237,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,598.39/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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