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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.59, 888.58 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.59, 888.58 and 267.78 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.59 : 888.58 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.59/888.58 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.59x = 888.58 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.59x = 237,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,943.95/592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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