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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 864 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 864 and 267.68 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 864 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/864 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 864 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 231,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,271.20/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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