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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 864.74 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 864.74 and 268.54 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 864.74 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/864.74 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 864.74 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 232,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,215.79/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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