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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 865.62 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 865.62 and 268.79 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 865.62 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/865.62 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 865.62 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 232,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,665.67/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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