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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 866.19 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 866.19 and 269.22 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 866.19 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/866.19 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 866.19 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 233,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,199.93/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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