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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 865.98 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 865.98 and 269.26 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 865.98 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/865.98 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 865.98 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 233,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,173.77/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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