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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 862.45 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 862.45 and 266.89 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 862.45 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/862.45 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 862.45 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 230,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,179.28/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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