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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.99, 861 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.99, 861 and 266.10 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.99 : 861 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.99/861 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.99x = 861 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.99x = 229,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,112.10/573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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