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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.55, 864.99 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.55, 864.99 and 268.58 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.55 : 864.99 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.55/864.99 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.55x = 864.99 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.55x = 232,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,319.01/576.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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