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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.56 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.56 and 266.69 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.56 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.56 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.56 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 230,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,030.48/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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