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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 865.30 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 865.30 and 269.78 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 865.30 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/865.30 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 865.30 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 233,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,440.63/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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