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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 864.27 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 864.27 and 268.11 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 864.27 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/864.27 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 864.27 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 231,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,719.43/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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