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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 860.88 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 860.88 and 265.82 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 860.88 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/860.88 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 860.88 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 228,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,839.12/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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