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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 863.06 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 863.06 and 267.30 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 863.06 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/863.06 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 863.06 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 230,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,694.60/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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