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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 888.78 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 888.78 and 267.96 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 888.78 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/888.78 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 888.78 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 238,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,157.49/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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