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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 861.18 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 861.18 and 266.01 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 861.18 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/861.18 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 861.18 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 229,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,082.49/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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