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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 864.66 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 864.66 and 268.13 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 864.66 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/864.66 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 864.66 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 231,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,839.59/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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