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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 888.75 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 888.75 and 267.57 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 888.75 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/888.75 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 888.75 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 237,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,802.84/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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