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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 864.81 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 864.81 and 268.22 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 864.81 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/864.81 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 864.81 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 231,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,959.34/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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