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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 864.83 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 864.83 and 268.37 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 864.83 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/864.83 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 864.83 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 232,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,088.76/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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