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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 866.06 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 866.06 and 269.06 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 866.06 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/866.06 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 866.06 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 233,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,017.44/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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