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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 863.45 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 863.45 and 267.61 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 863.45 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/863.45 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 863.45 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 231,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,065.36/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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