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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 864.96 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 864.96 and 268.91 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 864.96 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/864.96 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 864.96 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 232,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,596.39/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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