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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864.08 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864.08 and 267.90 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864.08 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864.08 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864.08 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 231,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,487.03/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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