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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 864.45 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 864.45 and 268.24 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 864.45 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/864.45 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 864.45 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 231,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,879.99/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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