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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.83, 867.06 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.83, 867.06 and 269.83 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.83 : 867.06 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.83/867.06 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.83x = 867.06 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.83x = 233,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,958.80/577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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