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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 860.48 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 860.48 and 266.12 is: 398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 860.48 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/860.48 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 860.48 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 228,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,990.94/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.91

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