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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 888.39 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 888.39 and 267.59 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 888.39 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/888.39 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 888.39 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 237,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,724.28/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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