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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 888.99 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 888.99 and 267.83 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 888.99 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/888.99 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 888.99 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 238,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,098.19/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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