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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 888.56 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 888.56 and 267.73 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 888.56 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/888.56 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 888.56 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 237,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,896.39/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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