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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 863.76 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 863.76 and 267.64 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 863.76 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/863.76 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 863.76 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 231,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,176.73/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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