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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 865.80 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 865.80 and 268.98 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 865.80 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/865.80 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 865.80 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 232,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,882.88/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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