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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 865.83 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 865.83 and 269.42 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 865.83 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/865.83 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 865.83 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 233,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,271.92/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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