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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.01, 893.99 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.01, 893.99 and 266.87 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.01 : 893.99 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.01/893.99 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.01x = 893.99 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.01x = 238,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,576.98/596.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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