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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 864.43 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 864.43 and 268.21 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 864.43 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/864.43 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 864.43 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 231,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,843.11/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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