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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 861.92 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 861.92 and 266.56 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 861.92 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/861.92 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 861.92 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 229,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,753.40/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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