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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 863.76 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 863.76 and 268.04 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 863.76 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/863.76 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 863.76 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 231,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,522.23/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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