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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 865.16 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 865.16 and 268.28 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 865.16 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/865.16 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 865.16 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 232,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,105.12/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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