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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 863.04 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 863.04 and 267.08 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 863.04 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/863.04 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 863.04 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 230,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,500.72/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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