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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 863.06 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 863.06 and 268.29 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 863.06 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/863.06 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 863.06 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 231,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,549.03/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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