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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 864.69 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 864.69 and 268.41 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 864.69 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/864.69 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 864.69 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 232,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091.44/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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