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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 860.81 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 860.81 and 266.31 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 860.81 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/860.81 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 860.81 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 229,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,240.98/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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