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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.25, 865.34 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.25, 865.34 and 268.95 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.25 : 865.34 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.25/865.34 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.25x = 865.34 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.25x = 232,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,731.85/577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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