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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 860.85 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 860.85 and 266.37 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 860.85 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/860.85 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 860.85 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 229,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,300.31/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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