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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 888.53 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 888.53 and 267.53 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 888.53 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/888.53 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 888.53 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 237,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,708.43/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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