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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 863.34 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 863.34 and 267.29 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 863.34 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/863.34 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 863.34 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 230,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,762.15/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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