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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 866.18 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 866.18 and 269.00 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 866.18 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/866.18 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 866.18 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 232,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,996.74/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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