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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 863.80 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 863.80 and 268.79 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 863.80 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/863.80 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 863.80 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 232,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,180.80/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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