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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 888.96 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 888.96 and 267.74 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 888.96 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/888.96 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 888.96 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 238,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,005.71/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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