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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 866.40 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 866.40 and 269.43 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 866.40 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/866.40 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 866.40 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 233,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,429.89/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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