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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 863.33 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 863.33 and 267.84 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 863.33 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/863.33 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 863.33 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 231,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,232.97/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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