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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 864.50 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 864.50 and 268.33 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 864.50 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/864.50 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 864.50 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 231,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,971.29/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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