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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 862.84 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 862.84 and 267.18 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 862.84 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/862.84 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 862.84 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 230,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,533.59/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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