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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 862.81 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 862.81 and 268.16 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 862.81 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/862.81 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 862.81 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 231,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,366.15/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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