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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 861.63 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 861.63 and 265.98 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 861.63 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/861.63 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 861.63 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 229,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,172.12/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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