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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 889.02 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 889.02 and 267.96 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 889.02 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/889.02 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 889.02 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 238,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,221.80/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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