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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 864.51 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 864.51 and 268.25 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 864.51 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/864.51 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 864.51 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 231,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,904.81/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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