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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 865.29 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 865.29 and 268.80 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 865.29 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/865.29 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 865.29 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 232,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,594.20/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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