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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 863.13 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 863.13 and 267.18 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 863.13 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/863.13 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 863.13 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 230,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,611.07/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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