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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 864.23 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 864.23 and 268.34 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 864.23 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/864.23 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 864.23 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 231,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,901.82/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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