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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 864.83 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 864.83 and 268.44 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 864.83 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/864.83 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 864.83 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 232,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,154.97/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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