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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 865.95 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 865.95 and 269.11 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 865.95 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/865.95 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 865.95 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 233,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,035.80/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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