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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 861.11 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 861.11 and 266.00 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 861.11 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/861.11 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 861.11 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 229,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,049.62/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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