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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 864.08 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 864.08 and 268.53 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 864.08 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/864.08 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 864.08 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 232,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,034.20/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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