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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 866.72 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 866.72 and 269.50 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 866.72 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/866.72 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 866.72 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 233,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,581.04/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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