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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.05 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.05 and 269.52 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.05 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.05 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.05 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 233,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417.12/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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