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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.06, 861.75 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.06, 861.75 and 266.18 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.06 : 861.75 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.06/861.75 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.06x = 861.75 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.06x = 229,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,376.31/575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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