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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 864.91 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 864.91 and 268.29 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 864.91 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/864.91 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 864.91 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 232,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,046.70/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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