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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 888.03 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 888.03 and 267.50 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 888.03 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/888.03 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 888.03 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 237,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,550.25/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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