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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 864.62 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 864.62 and 268.10 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 864.62 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/864.62 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 864.62 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 231,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,807.15/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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