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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 863.64 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 863.64 and 267.76 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 863.64 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/863.64 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 863.64 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 231,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248.25/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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