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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 860.05 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 860.05 and 265.54 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 860.05 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/860.05 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 860.05 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 228,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,377.68/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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