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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 862.16 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 862.16 and 267.09 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 862.16 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/862.16 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 862.16 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 230,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,272.98/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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