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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.78 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.78 and 267.72 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.78 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.78 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.78 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 237,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,944.18/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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