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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 862.24 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 862.24 and 266.50 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 862.24 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/862.24 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 862.24 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 229,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,786.96/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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