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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 861.07 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 861.07 and 265.71 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 861.07 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/861.07 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 861.07 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 228,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,794.91/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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