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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.96 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.96 and 267.86 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 888.96 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/888.96 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 888.96 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 238,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,116.83/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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