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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 887.85 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 887.85 and 267.54 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 887.85 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/887.85 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 887.85 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 237,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,535.39/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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