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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 865.02 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 865.02 and 268.70 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 865.02 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/865.02 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 865.02 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 232,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,430.87/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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