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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.01, 865.31 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.01, 865.31 and 268.80 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.01 : 865.31 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.01/865.31 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.01x = 865.31 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.01x = 232,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,593.98/577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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