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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 864.60 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 864.60 and 576.40 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 864.60 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/864.60 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 864.60 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 498,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,355.44/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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