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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 887.64 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 887.64 and 266.92 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 887.64 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/887.64 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 887.64 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 236,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,928.87/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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