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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.61, 863.19 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.61, 863.19 and 267.41 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.61 : 863.19 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.61/863.19 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.61x = 863.19 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.61x = 230,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,821.32/575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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