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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 866.90 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 866.90 and 269.85 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 866.90 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/866.90 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 866.90 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 233,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.97/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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