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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 861.62 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 861.62 and 265.73 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 861.62 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/861.62 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 861.62 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 228,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,953.97/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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