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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.92 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.92 and 268.74 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.92 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.92 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.92 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 232,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,439.27/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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