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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 887.55 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 887.55 and 267.30 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 887.55 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/887.55 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 887.55 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 237,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,242.12/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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