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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 864.72 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 864.72 and 268.38 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 864.72 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/864.72 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 864.72 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 232,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,073.55/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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