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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 863.88 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 863.88 and 267.68 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 863.88 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/863.88 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 863.88 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 231,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,243.40/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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