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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 861.44 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 861.44 and 266.40 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 861.44 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/861.44 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 861.44 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 229,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,487.62/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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