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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 865.87 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 865.87 and 269.69 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 865.87 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/865.87 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 865.87 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 233,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,511.48/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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