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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 863.21 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 863.21 and 267.22 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 863.21 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/863.21 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 863.21 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 230,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,666.98/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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