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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.27, 861.68 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.27, 861.68 and 401.52 is: 601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.27 : 861.68 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.27/861.68 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.27x = 861.68 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.27x = 345,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,979.75/575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.43

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