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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 862.76 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 862.76 and 266.83 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 862.76 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/862.76 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 862.76 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 230,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,207.32/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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