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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 865.71 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 865.71 and 269.15 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 865.71 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/865.71 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 865.71 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 233,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,001.52/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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