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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 862.70 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 862.70 and 266.91 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 862.70 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/862.70 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 862.70 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 230,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,261.92/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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