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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.47, 888.71 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.47, 888.71 and 267.93 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.47 : 888.71 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.47/888.71 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.47x = 888.71 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.47x = 238,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,110.73/592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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