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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 862.59 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 862.59 and 267.08 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 862.59 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/862.59 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 862.59 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 230,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,375.22/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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