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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 866.85 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 866.85 and 269.79 is: 404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 866.85 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/866.85 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 866.85 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 233,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,867.46/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.71

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