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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 863.13 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 863.13 and 266.98 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 863.13 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/863.13 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 863.13 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 230,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,438.45/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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