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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 862.60 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 862.60 and 266.77 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 862.60 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/862.60 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 862.60 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 230,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,115.80/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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