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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 888.32 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 888.32 and 267.52 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 888.32 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/888.32 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 888.32 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 237,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,643.37/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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