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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 861.71 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 861.71 and 266.67 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 861.71 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/861.71 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 861.71 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 229,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,790.87/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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