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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 865.40 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 865.40 and 268.85 is: 403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 865.40 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/865.40 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 865.40 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 232,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,657.12/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.29

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