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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 866.70 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 866.70 and 269.28 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 866.70 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/866.70 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 866.70 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 233,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,384.98/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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