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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 865.99 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 865.99 and 269.23 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 865.99 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/865.99 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 865.99 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 233,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,150.49/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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