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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 864.28 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 864.28 and 267.94 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 864.28 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/864.28 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 864.28 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 231,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,573.36/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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