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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.64 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.64 and 267.95 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.64 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.64 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.64 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 231,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,408.02/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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