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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.07 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.07 and 267.15 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.07 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.07 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.07 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 232,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,174.31/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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