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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.27, 862.42 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.27, 862.42 and 401.41 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.27 : 862.42 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.27/862.42 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.27x = 862.42 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.27x = 346,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,184.01/575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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