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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 866.06 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 866.06 and 268.94 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 866.06 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/866.06 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 866.06 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 232,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,913.51/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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