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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.05 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.05 and 268.64 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.05 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.05 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.05 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 232,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,387.03/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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