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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 863.31 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 863.31 and 401.27 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 863.31 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/863.31 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 863.31 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 346,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,416.09/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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