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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.05, 862.92 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.05, 862.92 and 267.01 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.05 : 862.92 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.05/862.92 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.05x = 862.92 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.05x = 230,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,408.27/575.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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