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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.26 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.26 and 267.27 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.26 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.26 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.26 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 237,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,403.91/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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