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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 863.33 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 863.33 and 267.44 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 863.33 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/863.33 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 863.33 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 230,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,883.32/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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