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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 866.09 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 866.09 and 269.45 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 866.09 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/866.09 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 866.09 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 233,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,366.60/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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