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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 862.04 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 862.04 and 266.73 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 862.04 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/862.04 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 862.04 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 229,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,929.36/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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