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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 866.21 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 866.21 and 269.18 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 866.21 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/866.21 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 866.21 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 233,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,160.73/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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