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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 864.50 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 864.50 and 268.28 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 864.50 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/864.50 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 864.50 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 231,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,928.06/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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