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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.25, 865.27 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.25, 865.27 and 268.85 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.25 : 865.27 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.25/865.27 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.25x = 865.27 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.25x = 232,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,624.72/577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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