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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 865.02 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 865.02 and 268.50 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 865.02 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/865.02 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 865.02 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 232,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,257.87/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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