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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.58, 893.67 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.58, 893.67 and 266.62 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.58 : 893.67 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.58/893.67 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.58x = 893.67 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.58x = 238,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,270.30/595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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