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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 864.06 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 864.06 and 267.83 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 864.06 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/864.06 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 864.06 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 231,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,415.53/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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