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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 888.27 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 888.27 and 267.46 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 888.27 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/888.27 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 888.27 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 237,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,576.69/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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