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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.65, 864.93 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.65, 864.93 and 268.43 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.65 : 864.93 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.65/864.93 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.65x = 864.93 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.65x = 232,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,173.16/576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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