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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 862.76 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 862.76 and 266.93 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 862.76 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/862.76 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 862.76 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 230,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,295.19/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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