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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 864.46 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 864.46 and 267.95 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 864.46 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/864.46 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 864.46 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 231,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,626.39/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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