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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 863.71 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 863.71 and 267.83 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 863.71 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/863.71 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 863.71 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 231,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,323.13/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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