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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 864.20 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 864.20 and 267.91 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 864.20 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/864.20 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 864.20 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 231,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,527.82/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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