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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 864.33 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 864.33 and 268.42 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 864.33 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/864.33 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 864.33 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 232,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,003.46/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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